China has condemned Lithuania’s expulsion of three Chinese diplomats as relations between the two countries continue to sour

China has warned Lithuania over the expulsion of three diplomats. That's as bilateral ties suffer amid suspicion a Chinese ship cut undersea cables linking Lithuania to Sweden.

Last week, Lithuanian authorities announced that they had declared three Chinese diplomats as persona non grata, stating that their actions violated the Vienna Convention. Beijing responded with a stern diplomatic note.

Last week, Lithuanian authorities announced that they had declared three Chinese diplomats persona non grata, stating that their actions violated the Vienna Convention. Beijing responded with a stern diplomatic note.

Beijing accuses Baltic state of violating one-China principle on Taiwan-related issues and damaging relations.